Sylvia RoseMar 304 min readPentagram: Drudenfuß, Five Point StarThe pentagram or Drudenfuß (Drude's Foot) is a protective sign or talisman with the power to repel malevolent magic associated with...
Sylvia RoseMar 186 min readWitches & Witchcraft: Ancient WorldWitches work with occult or supernatural energies. In legend, witches are malevolent in nature. They can access realms of the Undead and...
Sylvia RoseMar 96 min readJimson Weed, Witches & Zombies Jimson (Datura stramonium) is among the herbs and plants of magic and healing. It's known as a flying ointment for witches, a folk...
Sylvia RoseOct 5, 20235 min readFolk Magic: Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)Amanita muscaria, fly agaric or fly amanita is the most widely recognized of the magical plants and fungi. The use, folklore and magic of...
Sylvia RoseOct 2, 20234 min readGerman Myth & Folklore: ImpsWho's munching on the cabbage leaves? Who put the chief into mischief? Who confounds one's senses beyond belief? Imps are among the...
Sylvia RoseAug 15, 20233 min readPlight of the Lutzelfrau: German Myth On Dec 13 the Lutzelfrau comes to bring candy, fruit, nuts and gifts of light to children and households. While Lutzelfrau has pagan...
Sylvia RoseJul 16, 20233 min readGingerbread Houses: German FolkloreGingerbread houses are part of German folklore. Seasonal food traditions from Germany include gingerbread or Lebkuchen. Thanks to the...
Sylvia RoseMay 18, 20237 min readButzemann, Witches & Nyx - Scare 'em GoodThe Butzemann, witches and Nyx are all Kinderschrecken, literally 'child frights' of German folklore. The purpose of a Kinderschreck is...